Peter Thompson, Chair

Peter brings a wealth of experience from high level appointments in the telecommunications sector to the role of chair of Bristol Energy Cooperative in order to ensure good governance and set its strategic direction.

Such roles include:

Chief Executive Director of Degree2 Innovations Limited

Chief Executive of U4EA Limited

Chair of the 1355 Association for over three years

Currently Peter is a consultant in the telcommunications sector. From 2012 he has been chief technical officer at Predictable Network Solutions.

In this role, he uses his expertise to link the technical and commercial aspects of the company, and provides advice, assistance and technology to the telecommunications industry

Academic background

With an academic background in Mathematics and Physics, including a first from University of Warwick and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics from University of Cambridge, Peter also successfully completed a qualification in sustainability from the Schumacher Centre.

His interest in renewables carries over to his personal life, and he has heavily insulated his loft and installed solar PV on his roof. But he sees community energy as bringing the significant change the environment needs.​

Email: peter.thompson (@bristolenergy.coop)​

"I'm committed to working to make BEC a significant player in the energy sector in Bristol and the surrounding area."